• MindBio clinical trial published in Peer Reviewed Paper Biological Psychiatry
• First of 8 significant publications on LSD-Microdosing from a Phase 1 clinical trial
• Phase 1 Clinical trial produced outstanding mood responses in healthy participants
• MindBio is developing a Microdosing treatment protocol combining big data and drug and formulation development

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / May 9, 2023 / MindBio Therapeutics Corp. (CSE:MBIO); (the “Company” or “MindBio“) is pleased to announce its scientific collaborators have recently published their first Peer Reviewed Paper in Biological Psychiatry, an official journal of Psychiatric Neuroscience and Therapeutics. MindBio scientific collaborators expect to publish a further 7 important scientific papers in the coming year, announcing significant findings from the substantial amount of data collected from wearables, blood and DNA analysis, EEG and other biometric and psychometric data collected from the Phase 1 trial.

Having completed the world’s first government approved take-home LSD-Microdosing clinical trial, this peer reviewed scientific paper, examines the effectiveness of LSD-Microdosing in a non-clinical laboratory environment, where healthy participants self-administered the drug at home under double blinded and placebo controlled conditions.

The Phase 1 LSD-Microdosing clinical trial of healthy volunteers were randomised into an LSD group and a Placebo group and received 14 doses every 3 days for 6 weeks. With the first dose conducted in the laboratory, the remaining 13 doses were taken at home.

Notably, there were no serious adverse events recorded and participants on dose days had substantial improvements in mood including increases in:

1. Energy
2. Social Connectivity
3. Creativity
4. Wellness
5. Happiness

Chief Executive Justin Hanka said “The data we have collected in our clinical trials has exceeded our expectations and shows much promise for treating patients with mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety where diminished mood, compromised wellbeing and low energy are experienced.

The data is confirmatory of our dedication to progress clinical trials in continuation Phase 2 LSD-Microdosing clinical trials, particularly in patients experiencing depressive symptoms”.

MindBio is fully funded for two upcoming Phase 2 clinical trials LSD-Microdosing in patients with Major Depressive Disorder and a second Phase 2 clinical trial in cancer patients experiencing emotional distress.

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About MindBio Therapeutics

MindBio is a biotech/biopharma company focused on creating novel and emerging treatments for mental health conditions and is conducting world first take home LSD-Microdosing human clinical trials. MindBio has a leading presence in microdosing of psychedelic medicines and is advancing its drug and technology intervention protocols through clinical trials. MindBio has developed a multi-disciplinary platform for developing treatments and is involved in psychedelic medicine development, has completed Phase 1 clinical trials microdosing Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) in 80 patients, has a Phase 2 clinical trial in development microdosing LSD in patients with Major Depressive Disorder and a Phase 2 clinical trial in development microdosing LSD in late stage cancer patients experiencing existential distress. MindBio invests in research that forms the basis for developing novel and clinically proven treatments including digital technologies and interventions to treat debilitating health conditions such as depression, anxiety and other related mental health conditions.

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silo Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: SILO) (“the Company”), a developmental stage biopharmaceutical company focused on merging traditional therapeutics with psychedelic research, today announced that its board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program to acquire up to $1,000,000 of the Company’s common stock. The Company may purchase common stock in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, in compliance with the rules of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other applicable legal requirements. The Company had approximately 3,138,797 million shares of common stock outstanding as of November 10, 2022, as reported in its Quarterly Report for the period ended September 30, 2022.

“The current capital market conditions allow us to capture additional value for all shareholders through this measured buyback program. Our Board of Directors and executive management team remain committed to delivering value to our shareholders,” said Eric Weisblum, Chief Executive Officer.

The timing, the number of shares repurchased, and prices paid for the stock under this program will depend on available liquidity, cash flows and market conditions as well as corporate and regulatory limitations, including blackout period restrictions. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of shares, and the repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time at the Company’s discretion.

About Silo Pharma
Silo Pharma. Inc. is a development-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on merging traditional therapeutics with psychedelic research for people suffering from indications such as PTSD, Alzheimer’s disease, and other rare neurological disorders. Silo’s mission is to identify assets to license and fund the research which we believe will be transformative to the well-being of patients and the healthcare industry. For more information, visit www.silopharma.com.

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• Dr. Garibaldi’s 40 years of experience brings industry-leading pharmaceuticals development expertise to the Scientific Board of Advisors.
• His appointment demonstrates the company’s resolve to leverage its biotechnology platform for enabling drugs development.

Vancouver, British Columbia and Rehovot, Israel–(Newsfile Corp. – January 17, 2023) – BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (CSE: BHSC) (“BioHarvest” or the “company”) announces that effective immediately, Dr. George Garibaldi will serve on its Scientific Board of Advisors. Complementing a top-tier group that includes a significant array of expertise, Dr. Garibaldi brings BioHarvest 40 years of experience in drug development and understanding of the pharma industry.

“I am joining the Scientific Board of Advisors of BioHarvest because I believe in the potential of its biotech platform,” said Dr. Garibaldi. “The company has proven its ability to industrially produce unique, patentable and consistent compositions of phytochemicals such as polyphenols and cannabinoids. The medical field has consistently highlighted the therapeutic potential of these products. Together with the community of health care providers we will explore opportunities to develop therapies addressing a plethora of health conditions. I look forward to working with the company’s management and fellow advisors to realize this potential.”

“Dr. Garibaldi’s extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a great addition to the Scientific Board of Advisors,” said Ilan Sobel, CEO of BioHarvest. “Understanding the entire development cycle of drugs is critical for the company’s ability to serve this high priority segment of our business. George’s expertise and involvement will play an important role in solidifying our plant-based biotech leadership.”

Dr. George Garibaldi, BioHarvest Scientific Board of Advisors

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DETAILED BIOGRAPHY

Dr. George Garibaldi is co-founder and President of Research and Development of Noema Pharma AG. He previously held leadership responsibilities in research and development in several major pharmaceutical companies, most recently serving as VP and Global Head of Clinical Neuroscience at F. Hoffmann-La Roche.

Dr. Garibaldi trained in child psychiatry, statistics, and neuropsychopharmacology. During his tenure at Roche, he led the development of multiple therapies including OCREVUS ^® (ocrelizumab), approved in 2017 for primary progressive and relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Prior to Roche, he was Head of Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry at Novartis and the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Lead at Janssen Pharmaceuticals.

Throughout his career, Dr. Garibaldi developed therapies for multiple conditions including Exelon^® (rivastigmine) in Alzheimer’s disease, Fanapt^® (iloperidone) in schizophrenia, Risperdal Consta^® (risperidone long-acting injectable) in frequently relapsing patients with bipolar disorders, and Invega^® (paliperidone) in patients with schizoaffective disorder. He also led the regulatory submission and approval of Risperdal^® (risperidone) in autism spectrum disorders.

Dr. Garibaldi serves as a peer reviewer for multiple scientific and medical journals and has authored more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals. He developed, validated and published a number of clinician- and patient-reported clinical outcomes including “The Readiness for Hospital Discharge Questionnaire in Schizophrenia”, “The Patient Most Troubling Symptoms Scale in Anxiety and Depression”, “The Readiness for Work Questionnaire in Schizophrenia” and “The Clinical Global Impression for Schizoaffective Disorder”. Dr. Garibaldi is a board member of several biotech companies, a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), founder and past president of the International Society for Central Nervous System Clinical Trials and Methodology (ISCTM) and former chairman of the International Society for CNS Drug Development (ISCDD). He is the recipient of multiple awards including the ISCDD Award for Innovation. Dr. Garibaldi is widely recognized by his peers as an innovative and collaborative leader guided by his dedication to developing novel therapies for patients.

Dr. Garibaldi earned an M.D. from the faculty of medicine of Cairo University. He completed his residency in Child and General Psychiatry at the Rene Descartes Medical School, his studies in statistics and mathematical modeling at the University of Kremlin-Bicêtre, and his studies in Neuropsychopharmacology at the Pitié Salpétrière.

About BioHarvest Sciences Inc.

BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (CSE: BHSC) is a fast-growing Biotech firm listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange. BioHarvest has developed a patented bio-cell growth platform technology capable of growing the active and beneficial ingredients in fruit and plants, at industrial scale, without the need to grow the plant itself. This technology is economical, ensures consistency, and avoids the negative environmental impacts associated with traditional agriculture. BioHarvest is currently focused on nutraceuticals and the medicinal cannabis markets. Visit: www.bioharvest.com.

BioHarvest Sciences Inc.

Ilan Sobel, Chief Executive Officer

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SBI-100 OE is a synthetic cannabinoid derivative that targets the CB1 receptor, which plays a key role in managing IOP. It is a novel synthetically-derived molecule formulated as an eye-drop using a propriety nanoemulsion to improve delivery into the eye. SBI-100 OE displayed favorable results in animal studies as a monotherapy and in combination with standard of care (“SOC”) glaucoma drugs compared to SOC alone and other combinations. A first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial in healthy participants recently started in Australia.

“We are pleased to receive the okay from the FDA on our IND submission, which we accomplished by year end, as planned,” said Tu Diep, Chief Development Officer of Skye. “We have dosed the first cohort of participants in our Phase 1 trial in Australia. With our IND active, our team is advancing the manufacturing and clinical planning steps to begin our planned Phase 2 in the US. We expect to initiate Phase 2 in the first half of 2023 and report data in Q1 2024.”

Punit Dhillon, CEO and Chair of Skye, said, “Multiple scientific studies have shown that cannabinoids can reduce intraocular pressure. What was missing to create an effective medicine was a method to safely and effectively deliver a therapeutic dose into the eye. Based on the design of this first-ever new drug class and the nonclinical data we have achieved, we believe we have overcome the challenge of the delivery method. We look forward to a productive 2023.”

About SBI-100 Ophthalmic Emulsion

Skye is developing SBI-100 OE, a proprietary, synthetic cannabinoid derivative possessing a novel molecular structure and formulation that was rationally designed to enable better penetration of ocular tissue and effective topical delivery of a CB1R agonist. In preclinical studies involving three different species, a nanoemulsion formulation of the drug applied topically to the eye resulted in enhanced therapeutic efficacy and duration of response in lowering IOP. Importantly, these studies demonstrated advantages compared to today’s standard of care that, if clinically validated in subsequent efficacy studies, may offer a suitable therapeutic window to be a new class of medicine for glaucoma.

About Skye Bioscience

Skye Bioscience is a pharmaceutical company unlocking the potential of cannabinoids through the development of its proprietary cannabinoid derivatives to treat diseases with significant unmet needs. The Company’s lead program, SBI-100 OE, is focused on developing a treatment for glaucoma, the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness. For more information, please visit: www.skyebioscience.com.

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Disclaimer: Matters discussed on this website contain forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. CFN Media Group, which owns CannabisFN, is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority and does not provide nor claims to provide investment advice or recommendations to readers of this release. CFN Media Group, which owns CannabisFN, may from time-to-time have a position in the securities mentioned herein and will increase or decrease such positions without notice. The Information contains forward-looking statements, i.e. statements or discussions that constitute predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates, or projections as indicated by such words as “expects”, “will”, “anticipates”, and “estimates”; therefore, you should proceed with extreme caution in relying upon such statements and conduct a full investigation of the Information and the Profiled Issuer as well as any such forward-looking statements. Any forward looking statements we make in the Information are limited to the time period in which they are made, and we do not undertake to update forward looking statements that may change at any time; The Information is presented only as a brief “snapshot” of the Profiled Issuer and should only be used, at most, and if at all, as a starting point for you to conduct a thorough investigation of the Profiled Issuer and its securities and to consult your financial, legal or other adviser(s) and avail yourself of the filings and information that may be accessed at www.sec.gov, www.pinksheets.com, www.otcmarkets.com or other electronic sources, including: (a) reviewing SEC periodic reports (Forms 10-Q and 10-K), reports of material events (Form 8-K), insider reports (Forms 3, 4, 5 and Schedule 13D); (b) reviewing Information and Disclosure Statements and unaudited financial reports filed with the Pink Sheets or www.otcmarkets.com; (c) obtaining and reviewing publicly available information contained in commonlyknown search engines such as Google; and (d) consulting investment guides at www.sec.gov and www.finra.com. You should always be cognizant that the Profiled Issuers may not be current in their reporting obligations with the SEC and OTCMarkets and/or have negative signs at www.otcmarkets.com (See section below titled “Risks Related to the Profiled Issuers, which provides additional information pertaining thereto). For making specific investment decisions, readers should seek their own advice and that of their own professional advisers. CFN Media Group, which owns CannabisFN, may be compensated for its Services in the form of cash-based and/or equity-based compensation in the companies it writes about, or a combination of the two. For full disclosure, please visit: https://www.cannabisfn.com/legal-disclaimer/. A short time after we acquire the securities of the foregoing company, we may publish the (favorable) information about the issuer referenced above advising others, including you, to purchase; and while doing so, we may sell the securities we acquired. In addition, a third-party shareholder compensating us may sell his or her shares of the issuer while we are publishing favorable information about the issuer. Except for the historical information presented herein, matters discussed in this article contain forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. CFN Media Group, which owns CannabisFN, is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority, and does not provide nor claims to provide investment advice or recommendations to readers of this release. CFN Media Group, which owns CannabisFN, may from time to time have a position in the securities mentioned herein and will increase or decrease such positions without notice. For making specific investment decisions, readers should seek their own advice and that of their own professional advisers. CFN Media Group, which owns CannabisFN, may be compensated for its Services in the form of cash-based and/or equity- based compensation in the companies it writes about, or a combination of the two. For full disclosure please visit: https://www.cannabisfn.com/legal-disclaimer/.

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CALGARY, AB AND MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, Nov. 3, 2022 /CNW/ – Willow Biosciences Inc. (“Willow” or the “Company“) (TSX: WLLW)  (OTCQB: CANSF), a leading biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing industrial manufacturing of pure, consistent and sustainable functional ingredients, has released its financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, reporting significant progress to its operational platform, leadership and strong liquidity. Additionally, Willow has announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Peter Seufer-Wasserthal as its President and CEO, effective November 3, 2022.

Dr. Seufer-Wasserthal has served as interim President and CEO since July 2022 and brings extensive experience in biotech, pharma, nutrition, and consumer care to the Company and has already advanced several partnership discussions in the food and nutrition sectors.  He will continue to build and lead the organization needed to successfully execute on the Company’s mission. Dr. Seufer-Wasserthal will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of the Company.

“The third quarter saw us take another step forward in becoming a leader in precision fermentation”, said Dr. Peter Seufer-Wasserthal. “Our FutureGrown platform technology has allowed to secure partnerships and identify attractive functional ingredient opportunities leveraging off our initial work done on cannabinoids, and we are excited to continue to de-risk our portfolio to create value for our stakeholders.”

Willow’s unaudited consolidated interim financial statements and related management’s discussion and analysis for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Highlights for the Quarter

• On July 18, 2022, Willow appointed Dr. Peter Seufer-Wasserthal as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 17, 2022, in connection with Trevor Peters’ retirement as President and CEO. Mr. Peters continues to serve as a Director of the Company.
• On August 31, 2022, Willow provided an update on Generally Recognized as Safe (“GRAS“) status for its FutureGrown cannabigerol (“CBG“) product. The Company successfully completed the Stage 1 toxicological assessment for oral product applications. Willow anticipates initiating its Stage 2 pivotal toxicological assessment in Q3 2022 and attaining an independent conclusion of GRAS in the first half of 2023.
• Subsequent to the quarter, on October 12, 2022, the Company announced that it had completed proof of concept work on a new functional ingredient Astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is a red pigment, belonging to a group of chemicals known as carotenoids. In addition to its pigmentation properties, it is one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants. Development is currently underway to establish a commercial production process for pure, consistent & sustainable FutureGrown Astaxanthin.
• Willow ended the quarter in a strong financial position, with approximately $18.7 million in working capital (see “Specified Financial Measures” below) and $18.4 million of cash on hand.

Outlook

Willow is positioned to become a leader in precision fermentation by capturing key intellectual property around what the Company anticipates being the most cost-effective methods to produce highly pure ingredients. The Company’s operational capabilities, along with its strategic partners, span the entire product development pathway, and Willow’s integrated R&D team in California has the full capabilities to deliver at all stages of the development cycle. The Company’s established technology, capabilities, and manufacturing network can now enable biobased production for a diverse set of industries.

While the market for biosynthetically produced cannabinoids has not materialized to the extent originally anticipated, Willow remains optimistic about the long-term market potential for these ingredients and continues to optimize its production process.

While the market for biosynthetically produced cannabinoids continues to develop, Willow will utilize it’s proven FutureGrown^TM platform to partner with companies in the personal care, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical markets, providing access to pure, consistent and sustainable functional ingredients. So far this year the Company has announced its first partnered, non-cannabinoid program, and its first new non-cannabinoid functional ingredient, Astaxanthin. Willow is excited to continue to be adding partnerships and products, expanding its platform and de-risking its portfolio.

About Willow Biosciences Inc.

Willow develops and produces high-purity ingredients for the personal care, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical markets. Willow’s FutureGrownÔ biotechnology platform allows large-scale production with sustainability at its core. Willow’s R&D team has a proven track record of developing and commercializing bio-based manufacturing processes and products to benefit our B2B partners and their customers.

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This press release contains certain specified financial measures, as described below, which do not have standardized meanings as prescribed by GAAP. As these non-GAAP financial measures are commonly used, the inclusion is useful to investors, however these amounts may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measures by other companies.

“Working capital (non-GAAP financial measure)” is calculated as total current assets minus total current liabilities. Management utilizes working capital to monitor its liquidity, capital management and its ability to fund current operations.

Please refer to the MD&A for additional information relating to specified financial measures. The MD&A can be accessed either on Willow’s profile on www.sedar.com.

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This news release may include forward-looking statements including future-oriented financial information and financial outlooks within the meaning of securities laws, opinions, assumptions, estimates and the Company’s assessment of future plans and operations, and, more particularly, statements concerning: the continued development of Willow’s FutureGrown CBG, and anticipated timing of GRAS status relating thereto; development and commercial production of FutureGrown Astaxanthin; the demand and market size potential of the synthetic ingredients industry; and the business plan of the Company, generally, including becoming a leader in precision fermentation, research and production of functional ingredients. When used in this news release, the words “will,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intent,” “may,” “project,” “should,” and similar expressions are intended to be among the statements that identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are founded on the basis of expectations and assumptions made by the Company which include, but are not limited to: the success of Willow’s strategic partnerships, including the development of future strategic partnerships; the financial strength of the Company; the ability of the Company to fund its business plan using cash on hand and existing resources; the market for Willow’s products, including FutureGrown CBG and FutureGrown Astaxanthin; the ability of the Company to obtain and retain applicable licences; the ability of the Company to obtain suitable manufacturing partners and other strategic relationships; and the successful implementation of Willow’s commercialization and production strategy, generally. Forward-looking statements are subject to a wide range of risks and uncertainties, and although the Company believes that the expectations represented by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will be realized. Any number of important factors could cause actual results to differ from the Company’s expectations, including but not limited to: the biotechnology industry in general; the success of the Company’s research and development strategies; infringement on intellectual property; failure to benefit from partnerships or successfully integrate acquisitions; uncertainty of costs and expenses due to inflationary pressures; actions and initiatives of federal and provincial governments and changes to government policies and the execution and impact of these actions, initiatives and policies; import/export and research restrictions for cannabinoid-based operations; the size of the medical-use and adult-use cannabinoid market; competition from other industry participants; adverse U.S., Canadian and global economic conditions; adverse global events and public-health crises, including the current COVID-19 outbreak; failure to comply with certain regulations; departure of key management personnel or inability to attract and retain talent; and other factors more fully described from time to time in the reports and filings made by the Company with securities regulatory authorities. Please refer to the Company’s most recent annual information form and management’s discussion and analysis for additional risk factors relating to Willow, which can be accessed either on Willow’s website at www.willowbio.com or under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com.

Any financial outlook and future-oriented financial information contained in this document regarding prospective financial performance, financial position, cash balances or revenue is based on assumptions about future events, including economic conditions and proposed courses of action based on management’s assessment of the relevant information that is currently available. Projected operational information contains forward-looking information and is based on a number of material assumptions and factors, as are set out above. These projections may also be considered to contain future-oriented financial information or a financial outlook. The actual results of the Company’s operations for any period will likely vary from the amounts set forth in these projections and such variations may be material. Actual results will vary from projected results. Readers are cautioned that any such financial outlook and future-oriented financial information contained herein should not be used for purposes other than those for which it is disclosed herein.

The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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Vancouver, British Columbia and Rehovot, Israel–(Newsfile Corp. – August 18, 2022) – BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (CSE: BHSC) (OTCQB: CNVCF) (FSE: 8MV) (“BioHarvest” or “the Company”) has announced the first multimedia campaign for VINIA in the USA, Phase 1. The company is scaling up its US marketing in line with a 2022 growth plan that aims for significant growth in sales orders following commercial entry in 2021.

“We are delighted to launch our first integrated marketing campaign aimed at expanding our loyal customer base here in the USA,” said CEO Ilan Sobel, in New York for the launch. “Bringing our new 20 Ton production facility online was integral to scaling global VINIA supply, so this marketing launch is testament to the entire VINIA team’s coordinated dedication to making it happen.”

The initial phase will include TV and online advertising with a special focus on Christian programming, which includes TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network, the world’s largest religious-based television network). As part of the sponsorship agreement with TBN, Sobel will appear on the network’s flagship shows hosted by Eric Metaxas and Mike Huckabee, with all content to be supported by advertising and educational online content.

New 60-second VINIA commercials were created specifically for the TBN campaign, to start Aug 15, 2022 (View example here)

The campaign underscores VINIA’s concept of “Cellular Nutrition” and the benefits of increased blood flow, bringing in Sobel and members of his own family.

“I am inspired every day to hear from our customer community on ways that VINIA is improving their health,” Sobel said. “We measure our success by our ability to make significant positive impact to people’s lives, and as such our products’ efficacy is proven not only in the clinical trials but also on a daily basis with VINIA’s users.”

See this link for a review of the impact on three generations of the Sobel family.

About BioHarvest Sciences Inc.

BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (CSE: BHSC) is a fast-growing Biotech firm listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange. BioHarvest has developed a patented bio-cell growth platform technology capable of growing the active and beneficial ingredients in fruit and plants, at industrial scale, without the need to grow the plant itself. This technology is economical, ensures consistency, and avoids the negative environmental impacts associated with traditional agriculture. BioHarvest is currently focused on nutraceuticals and the medicinal cannabis markets. Visit: www.bioharvest.com.

BioHarvest Sciences Inc.
Ilan Sobel, Chief Executive Officer

For further information, please contact:
Dave Ryan, VP Investor Relations & Director Phone: 1 (604) 622-1186
Email: [email protected]

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Information set forth in this news release includes forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current estimates, beliefs, intentions, and expectations, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. There is no assurance that strong sales metrics experienced to date will result in future demand or that proposed additional marketing expenditures will result in increased sales. There is no assurance that the company will achieve significant growth in sales orders as this would require that the marketing campaign is successful which is subject to uncertainty, particularly the response of target audiences to the campaign. Markets for nutraceuticals are unpredictable and subject to changes in consumer tastes and trends as well as economic factors beyond our control. Delays and cost overruns may result in delays achieving our objectives obtaining market acceptance, and regulatory approvals for geographic expansion are subject to risk and cannot be guaranteed.

All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and actual results may be affected by a number of material factors beyond our control. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. BHSC does not intend to update forward-looking statement disclosures other than through our regular management discussion and analysis disclosures.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This article was published by CFN Enterprises Inc. (OTCQB: CNFN), owner and operator of CFN Media, the industry’s leading agency and digital financial media network dedicated to the burgeoning CBD and legal cannabis industries. Call +1 (833) 420-CNFN for more information.

About Ryan Allway

Mr. Allway has over a decade of experience in the financial markets as both a private investor and financial journalist. He has been actively involved in the cannabis industry since its inception, covering public and private companies.

Vancouver, British Columbia and Rehovot, Israel–(Newsfile Corp. – July 18, 2022) – BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (CSE: BHSC) (OTCQB: CNVCF) (FSE: 8MV) (“BioHarvest” or “the Company”) “) is pleased to announce that its common shares are now trading on the OTCQB® Venture Market under the ticker symbol “CNVCF”.

“Admission to the OTCQB® market is an important step to increase US investor access to BioHarvest Sciences, and it provides US investors an additional level of transparency as we expand both our investor base and our customer base in North America.” Stated CEO Ilan Sobel. “We will continue to work on expanding our global visibility to investors to match the commercial entry of our products into new markets.”

The BioHarvest Sciences Executive team holds regular online meetings to maintain close ties with the US investment community. All interested media and investors are invited to contact [email protected] for information on the Company’s next interactive event. For more detail on 2022 progress, the July 7, Q2 Shareholder Update focuses on the Company’s scale-up plans in the US for its VINIA product, and the market entry strategy for the Company’s cannabis products. The recording of that event is available here: https://bioharvest.com/investors/

About the OTCQB Market

The OTCQB® Venture Market is for early-stage and developing U.S. and international companies. To be eligible, companies must be current in their financial reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process. The OTCQB® quality standards provide a strong baseline of transparency, as well as the technology and regulation to improve the information and trading experience for investors.

Investors can find current financial disclosure and quotes for the company on https://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/CNVCF.

BioHarvest Sciences will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) as “BHSC” and on Frankfurt as “8MV”.

About BioHarvest Sciences Inc.

BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (CSE: BHSC) is a fast-growing Biotech firm listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange. BioHarvest has developed a patented bio-cell growth platform technology capable of growing the active and beneficial ingredients in fruit and plants, at industrial scale, without the need to grow the plant itself. This technology is economical, ensures consistency, and avoids the negative environmental impacts associated with traditional agriculture. BioHarvest is currently focused on nutraceuticals and the medicinal cannabis markets. Visit: www.bioharvest.com.

BioHarvest Sciences Inc.
Ilan Sobel, Chief Executive Officer

For further information, please contact:

Dave Ryan, VP Investor Relations & Director
Phone: 1 (604) 622-1186
Email: [email protected]

Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this news release includes forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current estimates, beliefs, intentions, and expectations, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. There is no assurance that strong sales metrics experienced to date will result in future demand or that proposed additional marketing expenditures will result in increased sales. Markets for nutraceuticals are unpredictable and subject to changes in consumer tastes and trends as well as economic factors beyond our control. Delays and cost overruns may result in delays achieving our objectives obtaining market acceptance, and regulatory approvals for geographic expansion are subject to risk and cannot be guaranteed. Projected sales of BioHarvest products will require the Company to obtain production and/or export licensing which cannot be assured.

All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and actual results may be affected by a number of material factors beyond our control. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. BHSC does not intend to update forward-looking statement disclosures other than through our regular management discussion and analysis disclosures.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This article was published by CFN Enterprises Inc. (OTCQB: CNFN), owner and operator of CFN Media, the industry’s leading agency and digital financial media network dedicated to the burgeoning CBD and legal cannabis industries. Call +1 (833) 420-CNFN for more information.

About Ryan Allway

Mr. Allway has over a decade of experience in the financial markets as both a private investor and financial journalist. He has been actively involved in the cannabis industry since its inception, covering public and private companies.

• VINIA® sales orders reached a record high of USD 947k representing 99% growth compared to Q2 2021 and 24% growth compared to Q1 2022
• BioHarvest reiterates guidance for year-on-year sales orders growth of 2.5-3.5X to reach USD 5M – 7M
• Started production of VINIA® at new 20 tons/year facility enabling the scaling of VINIA® sales and conversion of current 2 tons/year facility to Cannabis
• Applied for the Cannabis production license in Israel
• Unveiled the profile of its unique Cannabis composition triggering serious partnership discussions with several Cannabis Multi State Operators (MSO’s) in the US

Vancouver, British Columbia and Rehovot, Israel–(Newsfile Corp. – July 5, 2022) – BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (CSE: BHSC) (OTC PINK: CNVCF) (FSE: 8MV) (“BioHarvest” or “the Company”) today announced Q2 2022 sales orders of its flagship VINIA® product reached a record high of USD 947k, representing 99% growth compared to the same quarter of last year and 24% growth compared to Q1 2022.

BioHarvest also had a strong quarter in R&D execution, highlighted by a May 12th announcement unveiling the profile of its unique Cannabis biomass composition produced in large-scale industrial bioreactors. BioHarvest also applied for a Cannabis production license in Israel. This quarter also saw the transition to the new 20Tons/year VINIA® facility in Yavneh, Israel which will enable the further scaling of the VINIA® business in the US in H2, 2022 and will deliver significant cost reductions over the next 12 months.

“Our strong Q2 results demonstrate our consistent growth and represent a validation of our major assumptions and performance so far,” said CEO Ilan Sobel. “BioHarvest’s strategy of growth remains well intact and its performance on all fronts validates its leadership in plant-based bio-technology.”

Q2 sales orders in the US reached USD 376k (representing 460% growth over Q2 2021 and 21% growth over Q1 2022). The US sales metrics were extremely healthy and demonstrate steady improvement. For example, customer Average Revenue per Unit for the last 6 months was USD 229 compared to over the last 12 months at USD 198. The percentage of 3 month or greater subscriptions increased from 56% of the subscription mix in Q1, 2021 to 76% for Q2, 2022. In addition, VINIA® continues to achieve a best-in class verified customer rating of 4.8 out of 5 with over 700 verified reviews, demonstrating a high level of customer satisfaction. These strong results were delivered through the 2^nd quarter as the Company continued to manage US VINIA® sales orders in line with production capacity constraints, which will be further alleviated early in the 2^nd half of 2022 with the increased manufacturing scale of the new 20 ton/year facility, enabling increased inventory to flow through to the US market.

The Israeli market continued to demonstrate increased consumer adoption of VINIA® and delivered USD 571k (39% growth over Q1 2021 and 26% growth from Q1 2022). Total Customers in Israel grew at a record 51% in Q2 2022 over Q1 2022. It is also noteworthy that June saw the highest ever “average spend per order” of USD 203.

The second half of the 2022 marketing plan includes the addition of influencer endorsements, customer referral programs and affiliate programs as well as a focused approach addressing key lucrative market segments such as the Christian evangelical market. Given the above marketing activity, B2B pipeline opportunities and the release of the VINIA® manufacturing bottle neck, the Company is reiterating its 2022 sales orders guidance of USD 5M-7M representing a 2.5-3.5X growth over 2021.

“I look back with satisfaction at our achievements in H1 2022 and look forward with enthusiasm to H2 2022. The accomplishments of H1 2022 give me the confidence in delivering strong results in H2 2022 and to continue to fuel our growth engines, as I have articulated consistently several times to the market and to our investors.” Sobel said. “I am equally satisfied and enthusiastic for how the unique, highly differentiated composition of our Cannabis is opening the doors for the partnership discussions with Multi State Operators in the US.”

Q2 2022 Shareholder Update

BioHarvest invites all interested investors and media to the Q2 BioHarvest Shareholder Update at 2PM EST July 7^th, 2022. The online meeting will be hosted by CEO Ilan Sobel and will feature a live Q&A session. Free registration to the event is available here:

https://app.livestorm.co/st-financial/q2-2022-bioharvest-sciences-shareholder-update?type=detailed

About BioHarvest Sciences Inc.

BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (CSE: BHSC) is a fast-growing Biotech firm listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange. BioHarvest has developed a patented bio-cell growth platform technology capable of growing the active and beneficial ingredients in fruit and plants, at industrial scale, without the need to grow the plant itself. This technology is economical, ensures consistency, and avoids the negative environmental impacts associated with traditional agriculture. BioHarvest is currently focused on nutraceuticals and the medicinal cannabis markets. Visit: www.bioharvest.com.

BioHarvest Sciences Inc.
Ilan Sobel, Chief Executive Officer

For further information, please contact:
Dave Ryan, VP Investor Relations & Director
Phone: 1 (604) 622-1186
Email: [email protected]

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All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and actual results may be affected by a number of material factors beyond our control. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. BHSC does not intend to update forward-looking statement disclosures other than through our regular management discussion and analysis disclosures.

This article was published by CFN Enterprises Inc. (OTCQB: CNFN), owner and operator of CFN Media, the industry’s leading agency and digital financial media network dedicated to the burgeoning CBD and legal cannabis industries. Call +1 (833) 420-CNFN for more information.

About Ryan Allway

Mr. Allway has over a decade of experience in the financial markets as both a private investor and financial journalist. He has been actively involved in the cannabis industry since its inception, covering public and private companies.